2024 Map of Hummingbird Peak

About this map

Yellowstone National Park and the Gallatin National Forest meet in this high-altitude landscape of the Absaroka Range, where the northern boundary of the park follows the high ridges and plateaus. The topography is dominated by the massive Buffalo Plateau in the south and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness to the north, showcasing a wilderness area defined by drainage basins rather than human settlements. Remote alpine features like Hummingbird Peak and Hidden Lake are connected only by a network of footpaths, including the Buffalo Fork Trl and the Poacher Trl. The map illustrates the convergence of multiple vital watersheds, including Elk Creek, Buffalo Fork, and East Fork Hellroaring Creek, highlighting how the natural terrain dictates the administrative boundaries of these protected federal lands.